Family of 10-year-old Iraqi burn victim appeals for help

Warning: There are distressing images in this report.
The family of an Iraqi girl suffering from severe burn wounds is appealing for urgent help to overcome bureaucratic obstacles and take her to the United States for treatment.

13 May 2017 09:07 GMT

Warning: There are distressing images in this report.

The family of an Iraqi girl suffering from severe burn wounds is appealing for urgent help to overcome bureaucratic obstacles and take her to the United States for treatment.

Reem, 10, was injured when her family home was hit by an ISIL mortar and engulfed in fire.

The fight against the armed group in Iraq has killed and injured thousands of children.